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Member since:05.10.2006
Reviews:6
I recently bought this router along with a new wireless enabled laptop (Toshiba A210-17I). I opted for this model as it also includes 4 wired ports (I play my Xbox 360 online and prefer it to be 'hard wired'. The unit is nice and light and looks smart in its silvery grey colour. It has two antenna's and is G+ Mimo, which basically means it is slightly faster and has a better range than a normal G+ router. My internet connection is upstairs and I have no problem connecting anywhere within the house (its too cold to try outside :). Installation and set up of the router was simple and easy to follow instructions are provided to assist in doing this. Basically, attach the router to the modem, then run the set up disc and hey presto! you are connected! Maintenance/settings of the router is carried out by entering the IP address into internet explorer and an easy to follow, user friendly interface is displayed. General surfing and download speeds do not seem to of been affected since attaching this router to my network (my old router was wired only). The only down point I have is it seems to a bit unstable when playing games. I have had some problems with disconnections from game servers during game play as the connection seems to drop every now and again. I have not noticed this while surfing the internet however. In general, this is a great product and works well with Windows Vista and has a great range. I would probably not recommend it to someone who is going to be doing a lot of gaming through it due to the connection instability.
Review update!
Following contact with the belkin support team over the disconnections problems, I found they are rubbish and dont seem to understand either English or the questions being asked as they replied with the same 'solution' three times. Their 'solution' was not actually anything to do with the problems I was having! I have now taken this router back and exchanged it for a Netgear WPN824 which has not had any problems with connection at all (but thats another review :)
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